jaunty
Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word jaunty. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word jaunty, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say jaunty in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word jaunty you have here. The definition of the word jaunty will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofjaunty, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
See also: Jaunty
English
Etymology
Formerly spelt janty, from French gentil. See gentle, and compare genty. Doublet of genteel, gentile, and gentle.
Pronunciation
Adjective
jaunty (comparative jauntier, superlative jauntiest)
- Airy; showy; finical.
- (by extension) Characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.
- Dapper or stylish.
- He wore a jaunty outfit that was all the rage.
- Ostentatiously self-confident.
- He walked down the street with a jaunty swaggering step, as if daring others less perfectly satisfied to intrude upon his good mood.
Derived terms
Translations
airy, showy, or affected
|
dapper or stylish
|
ostentatiously self-confident
|
Noun
jaunty (plural jaunties)
- (nautical) A master-at-arms onboard a Royal Navy ship
